TPS' Craig Maden explains the reasoning behind the event: '2013 is likely to be the most significant year ever in the history of plasma TV. Panasonic and Samsung have pulled out all the stops to finally lay to rest the legacy of the legendary Pioneer Kuro. This is a unique opportunity to witness the Pioneer KRP600M, the Panasonic ZT65 and the Samsung F8500 side-by-side, all professionally calibrated to ISF/THX standards for maximum performance.'
Other models in the 2013 Panasonic Viera plasma TV range, including ST60, GT60 and VT65 screens, will also form part of interactive demonstrations by a professional calibrator.
'In a friendly, open manner, we will examine topics such as greyscale, gamut, CMS and gamma,' says Maden. 'We will show the differences calibration can make, and dispel some of the myths surrounding TV technology, compression, artefacts and more